Briefs - Newport News

August 30, 1989

NN MAN CHARGED AFTER FIRING GUN

NEWPORT NEWS - A 53-year-old man was charged with attempted murder and discharging a handgun in an occupied building Tuesday night after he fired a handgun in the lobby at the Holiday Inn located at 6128 Jefferson Ave. then fired a second shot at the manager outside, police said. The manager was not struck.

James S. Coates, of the 1000 block of 28th Street, Newport News, was arrested about 9:30 p.m. at a nearby restaurant. Coates also was charged with using a gun in a felony and carrying a concealed weapon, according to Sgt. Mike Brewer.

WOMAN REPORTS VALUABLES STOLEN

NEWPORT NEWS - A 25-year-old resident of Woodsong Apartments, 5500 block of Marshall Avenue, returned home with her 3-year-old son about 3 a.m. Tuesday and found two strangers inside her home, police said.

One of the men pointed a handgun at the child while demanding that the resident surrender her valuables. Before they left, one of the suspects struck the woman with his hand several times and stole a television and $85, Sgt. Mike Brewer said. The men were seen leaving in a light blue car. Police have no suspects.

Robert L. Davis III, 23, was arrested at 12:35 a.m. today. Brewer said the victim told police she was in an apartment in the 900 block of Marcus Drive with several friends when the suspect allegedly sexually assaulted her.

Davis was being held in the Newport News City Jail in lieu of $5,000 bond.